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11,000-year-old clay fragments reveal early experiments in pottery-making

Long before pottery became commonplace in Southwest Asia, people living beside the Upper Tigris were experimenting with ways to turn clay into containers.

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Truth score: 48 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Can Southeast Asia cut and paste Australia’s AI safeguards?

Australia’s new mandatory safeguards on AI companies could serve as a model for Southeast Asia, analysts say, but the region needs to build its institutional and technical capabilities first. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Business
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South China Morning PostLeans right

China’s cutthroat car market, Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle boom: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Awfully bleak’: why...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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AI
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

AI pulls up the civil service ladder to Southeast Asia’s middle class

Artificial intelligence promises to make government bureaucracies leaner across Asia, but its biggest effect on public-sector employment may not come from the widely feared wave of lay-offs. Instead, analysts say the technology is more...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Energy
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Southeast Asia’s green push brings solar power, but who pays to keep it on?

For most of his life, Osman Uki lived in a world dictated by the sun, relying on kerosene and leftover cooking oil to light his home in a remote indigenous village in Malaysia. That changed in April when solar power finally reached...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

Southeast Asia’s EV boom sidelines local car parts suppliers

Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle boom risks leaving the region’s smaller companies behind, as Chinese automotive giants bypass local part-makers in favour of imported components and locked-in supplier networks. Local manufacturers...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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AI
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

‘I’m terrified’: AI comes for Southeast Asia’s graduate jobs

Nafeesa Azman has applied for hundreds of jobs over the past two months, yet the 24-year-old Malaysian marketing graduate is yet to find a permanent role that pays what she needs or uses the skills she spent years, and a good deal of...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

China helps dismantle major meth trafficking network in Southeast Asia

China has broken up a major transnational drug trafficking network in cooperation with Indonesia and Malaysia, seizing around 1.2 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine, China’s Ministry of Public Security said on Friday. The operation was...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source
Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Why Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalry

Japan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while uncertainty over Washington’s long-term Indo-Pacific strategy has deepened Tokyo’s...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The HillCenter

Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to Philippines

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to guide cooperation in the next few years during...

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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

What Southeast Asian newsrooms struggling to attract Gen Z can learn from creators

For Malaysian content creator Iqbal Fatkhi, making news content credible to younger audiences sometimes means making it less like traditional journalism. Instead of polished broadcasts using formal language, the 33-year-old...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Southeast Asian live streamers hustle to fuel booming e-commerce sales

In a makeshift studio inside his public housing flat in Singapore, Shane Soh stands before his smartphone, running his fingers through a towel as he extols its softness to viewers watching his live stream. A ring light illuminates his...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Southeast Asian horror games unleash local nightmares on the world

While some tropes like zombies are universally scary, others sources of terror require specific cultural knowledge to inspire dread – something Wyn Panichpakdee realised while watching both Thai and international players test his...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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AI
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Humans vs AI art: why game studios hire Southeast Asian talent

Video game companies have long been at the vanguard of artificial intelligence, using it in its more nascent form to dictate non-player character behaviour, simulate crowds and adjust game difficulty on the fly years before the advent...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

EU’s Southeast Asia push hits funding crunch as China widens lead

An EU funding crunch is threatening to stifle the bloc’s ambitions to expand its influence in Southeast Asia, as Brussels grapples with a budget deadlock that could slow infrastructure investments across the fast-growing region. The...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
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LiveCenter
Truth score 41
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LiveCenter

A tiny chunk of Australia seeded Southeast Asia's tropical forests 50 million years ago, plant fossils preserved in amber reveal

An analysis of plant fossils preserved in amber from Myanmar revealed that the West Burma Block, a chunk of crust that broke off of Australia, seeded Southeast Asia's lush tropical forests.

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Foreign PolicyCenter
Truth score 45
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Foreign PolicyCenter

Young People Are Struggling in Southeast Asia Too

Social media is a potent feeder of frustrations.

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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
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Truth score 49
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Hong Kong50%
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Washington Examiner50%
Avg reliability68
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Truth score: 49 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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Health
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OttawacitizenCenter
Truth score 38
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OttawacitizenCenter

After 41 years, east-end eatery that championed southeast Asian cooking is closing

Chahaya Malaysia, which that pioneered southeast Asian cooking in Ottawa, launched in the Glebe in 1985.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
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PhysCenter
Truth score 38
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PhysCenter

Wild orchids face growing challenges as conservation falls short

At first glance, it is easy to see why Corybas puniceus has captured the attention of collectors around the world. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, its unusual shape and bursts of color make it unlike almost anything else...

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Climate
2 sources
Truth score 52
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The Japan TimesCenter

‘Air-con nation’ Singapore eyes alternatives to cool down

The city-state has the highest per-capita air conditioner ownership rate in Southeast Asia, with about 99% of private residences equipped with cooling units.

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Avg reliability78
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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Climate
2 sources
Truth score 54
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Singapore turns up heat on power-hungry air conditioning with cool revolution

Long dubbed an “air-conditioned nation”, Singapore is experimenting with cooling alternatives from chilled beams to “passive displacement” to curb its thirst for energy-guzzling air conditioning. The city state has the highest...

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  • Phys 'Air-con nation' Singapore eyes alternatives to cool down

    Long dubbed an "air-conditioned nation," Singapore is experimenting with cooling alternatives from chilled beams to "passive displacement" to curb its thirst for energy-guzzling air conditioning.

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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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NDTVCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
NDTVCenter

Too Many Cars, Too Few Buyers? Why Is China Winning Globally, But Losing Domestically

China's manufacturers are taking their cars to Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America and other regions.

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center

More than 3,000 deaths in Indonesia linked to fire pollution, report says

Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in September, according to a new study. Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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United States33%
Australia33%
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Alibaba Group33%
Independent33%
Australian Government33%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
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The Japan TimesCenter

16 Japanese detained in Laos for suspected scam involvement

The incident is part of a series of crackdowns on Japanese nationals suspected involvement in such schemes in the Southeast Asian country.

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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

Indonesian military helicopter on wildfire mission crashes off Borneo, killing 1

An Indonesian military helicopter carrying eight people on a firefighting mission crashed in waters off Borneo island on Wednesday, killing a crew member, the army said. The Southeast Asian archipelago has for months been struggling to...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
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Truth score 57
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The New York TimesLeft

This Trader Raised Alarm About Nvidia’s China Entanglements Months Ago

Christian Lamarco, a 31-year-old short seller and trader, warned about financial and personal problems at Nvidia in May.

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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

Odyssey cruise ship’s voyage ends in Singapore arrest after owner goes bust

A cruise ship left stranded in Southeast Asia after its US-based operator ran out of money has been arrested in Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) said on Monday. The Odyssey, meant to take passengers on a continuous...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

In Vietnam, ‘China plus one’ still needs Chinese input

At the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 Summit in Ho Chi Minh City on November 3, a discussion of regional connectivity explored how goods move across borders. I came away thinking about what stays behind. When production moves to Vietnam,...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (US)Leans left

China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact but can't finish talks this year

The last major sticking points are the geographic scope to be covered by the agreement, the definition of sensitive terms and whether the accord should be legally binding or not, according to the three diplomats. Covered by 3 outlets: 1...

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India33%
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Independent33%
Walt Disney Company33%
Avg reliability72
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Truth score: 61 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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